Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education